Jackadder Lake – fitness equipment
In 2008 – 2009, Scarborough Rotary – in collaboration with the City of Stirling – installed 8 pieces of cross-training gym / fitness equipment in four locations around Jackadder Lake in Woodlands. |
TAFE Vocational Assistance Award
The Rotary Club of Scarborough have partnered with TAFE for some years to provide financial assistance to motivated students to assist with their studies. |
A Leg Up Scholarships
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Supporting CliniKids |
WheelChairs for Kids Retiree volunteers in a factory in Wangara produce over 300 per month of special rough terrain wheelchairs specially adapted for children of all sizes. These wheelchairs, which are distributed and donated to children in under resourced countries, come with all possible aids and comfort devices for critically disabled children. A donation of $200 gives and expertly fits this wheelchair to a child. |
Stop Texting While Driving Scarborough Rotary has been distributing the above pyramids in the local community in restaurants, cafes, bars, doctors & dental surgeries in an effort to make people aware of the dangers using mobile devices while driving. |
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Autism Awareness Day 2018 The Rotary Club of Scarborough has been working closely with Professor Andrew Whitehouse to create a greater awareness of autism in the community by holding an annual Autism Awareness Day function which seeks to bring together the research , scientific and medical specialists and those families living with autism , in a forum designed to assist families and give a greater understanding of autism . |
Improving reading among WA Indigenous children.png){kind=logo} The Rotary Club of Scarborough donated $5,000 in March 2017 to support 25 Indigenous children and young people across WA to participate in a program aiming to improve their reading ability. The funds were donated to Indigenous Reading Project, an Australian charity who will provide the children with iPads and access to a support program. The charity has demonstrated measurable improvements in the reading ability of former participants in Australia, and helps to boost confidence and self esteem. |
Saving lives in Ghana What is it like taking a large team to Africa? It has probably been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. In mid February, I began leading Rotary members from all over the East Coast of the United States through Ghana. I’ve tried to give the team a warm Ghanaian welcome like I’ve received on my earlier trips. A large trip is a real blessing because each person sees Ghana and our work in a different way. |
